Program Type: Classes & Workshops

  • Evening Class: Introduction To Directing & Stage Management

    An introduction to the work of a director and a stage manager at a high level. Those interested in exploring Stage Manager, ASM, or deck captain roles in their high school or community programs should take this course. Those interested in potentially directing or applying for student directing positions should take this course.

  • Evening Class: Beginner Acting Techniques

    An introduction to taking acting seriously. Those interested in exploring performance at a high level, or looking to audition for child acting roles on TV or in the Theatre, should take this class. Students will learn about what it means to be a professional child actor. This class will prepare them for roles in school… Read More

  • Creative Dramatics: Adventures in Candyland

    Gumdrops and taffies and bonbons, oh my! Journey through the Peppermint Forest, cross the Gumdrop Pass, explore the Lollipop Woods, and brave the Chocolate Swamp in this weeklong adventure through CandyLand! Throughout the week, students will spend time reading books, telling stories, creating characters, making crafts, and playing games. Friends and family are invited for… Read More

  • Production Crew Bootcamp

    Calling all techies and backstage crew members! Join us for an exciting camp held in partnership with our mini-legacy production of Frog and Toad! Throughout the week, students will gain hands-on experience in technical theatre, including running crew, creating props and set pieces, operating the light and sound boards, and much more! The week will… Read More

  • Page to Stage: Dragons Love Tacos

    Join us as we take the beloved book, “Dragons Love Tacos” from page to stage! In this weeklong camp, students will perform in a short play based on Adam Rubin’s best selling book. Over the course of the week, students will hone their acting skills, create backdrops and props, play games, and more! Family and… Read More

  • Create a Play: Interstellar

    What would you do if you were able to travel throughout space and time? In this camp, students will collaborate to write a play based on this very premise. This is a wonderful opportunity for young performers to unleash their creativity, build compelling stories, and bring them to life onstage. Throughout the week, students will… Read More

  • Creative Dramatics: Bluey’s Big Adventure!

    “Oh, Biscuits!” Join Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chili for a week of imaginative play and collaborative storytelling! In this weeklong camp, students will spend time reading books, telling stories, creating characters, making crafts, and playing games. Friends and family are invited for a special showcase at the end of the week.   Teaching artist: Lauren… Read More

  • Mini Production: Frog and Toad

    “This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that… Read More

  • Yer a Wizard!

    “Yer a wizard, Harry!” Pack your bags, hop on the Hogwarts Express, and join us for a week of wizardry here at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center! Throughout the week, students will get the chance to craft their very own wizard characters, be sorted into Hogwarts houses, attend potions, herbology, and divination classes, and compete… Read More

  • Non Student Day at CPA!

    No school? No problem! Spend the day off getting creative with CPA teaching artists. Every class will feature a new theme, with theatre games, crafts, and creating characters. The day long experience will mix large and small group instruction, which makes this a perfect fit for students of all skill levels! Please bring a lunch… Read More